LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - European stocks dipped on Friday
as traders cashed in on a brisk rally over the past month,
fuelled by expectations of fresh stimulus measures by the
European Central Bank.

The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares
closed 0.4 percent lower at 1,396.02 points, retreating from a
6-1/2 year high hit in the previous session, when the ECB cut
rates and announced a new stimulus plan.

Shares exposed to Russia outperformed, however, as
representatives of Ukraine, the pro-Russian separatist
leadership, Russia and the OSCE security watchdog agreed on a
ceasefire.